Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.
Moody’s downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt
Moody’s said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit
Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit.
How Diddy’s lawyers used freak-off texts against Cassie
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.
Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
Five House Republicans stall Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill
Lawmakers from the president’s own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
‘We’re exhausted from displacement and war’, Gazans tell the BBC
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
Gabon’s ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola
Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.
Ukraine and Russia far apart in first direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.
